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1962 Map of Edgewood

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Edgewood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Texas and Pacific railroad serves as the central corridor for this 1962 landscape, anchoring the development of Edgewood and Wills Point. While the railroad facilitates transit across Van Zandt County, the local geography is defined by an intricate network of waterways including Giladon Creek, Crooked Creek, and McEntire Creek. The map documents a rural society transitioning through the mid-20th century, with scattered landmarks such as Ellis Chapel and Rainey Chapel punctuating the terrain.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of several burying grounds, notably White Rose Cem, New Hope Cem, and Rock Hill Cem. Industrial activity is evident in the form of multiple sandpits, while community life is represented by Edgewood High Sch and recreational spots like Fin and Feathers Club Lake. This 1981 photorevised edition captures the balance between traditional agricultural patterns and evolving infrastructure, such as the Edgewood City Lake reservoir.